State Capital HIGHLIGHTS

Agency seeks $300 million to bolster Medicaid The Texas Health and Human Services Commission is seeking a $300 million transfusion of funds to bolster the state’s Medicaid application process, The Texas Tribune reported.

County FBs recognized for membership milestones

County Farm Bureaus across Texas were recognized for membership achievements on Saturday, Dec. 7 during Texas Farm Bureau’s (TFB) 91st annual meeting in Round Rock.

Skid steer fire extinguished

A 911 call reporting a skid steer on fire on Creamer Creek Road off Country Club Drive near La Grange was received by the Fayette County Sheriff's Office on Monday, Dec. 2 around 1:06 p.m., according to Fayette County Sheriff Keith Korenek.

Police Report

Schulenburg Police Chief Troy Brenek reports that during the week of Dec. 1-7, officers responded to 38 calls for service and four reportable incidents were investigated as follows: •Dec. 3 – Officer Castilleja responded to the 500th block of College in reference to reckless damage.•Dec.

Courthouse Report

155th District Court Adult Felony CasesFiled Nov. 21Edmonson, Quintan D. Shaun Marquis Unlawful possession of a firearm by a felon (9-28-24) Edmonson, Quintan D.

Young Farmers hold CEU meeting

The Schulenburg Young Farmers held a CEU meeting on Nov. 19 at the Schulenburg Expo Center. The meeting was good for two hours of Continuing Education Unit credits. Chairman for the meeting was Arlen Berger (left).

State Capital HIGHLIGHTS

Phelan drops bid for speaker; no clear winner yet House Speaker Dade Phelan withdrew last week from seeking another term leading that chamber. After three rounds of voting on Saturday, state Rep. David Cook, R-Mansfield emerged as the preference of most House Republicans.

State Capital HIGHLIGHTS

Deportation vow alarms construction industryThe state’s construction industry is voicing concern that President-elect Trump’s vow to deport millions of undocumented immigrants would cause major labor shortfalls, according to the Texas Standard.

Courthouse Report

Compiled By Sticker StaffFayette County Court Adult Misdemeanor CasesFiled Nov. 12Rivas, Alexis-Assault causing bodily injury (10-11-24) Ragoyta, Rogelio Rivas-Assault causing bodily injury (10-11-24) Misdemeanor Traffic Filed Nov. 14Gupta, Sanaj-Speeding mph zone ends in 5 (7-18-24) Filed Nov.

Police Report

Schulenburg Police Chief Troy Brenek reports that during the week of Nov. 24-30, officers responded to 46 calls for service and four reportable incidents were investigated as follows: •Nov. 25 – Officer Powe conducted a traffic stop in the 300th block of Kessler Avenue (Highway 77).